LIFAN LF 125 GY-3
The pass rate is the MOT first-time pass: a roadworthiness check of the items an MOT covers (brakes, lights, tyres, steering, structure, emissions), not a full mechanical inspection of engine or gearbox internals. It is a reliability signal, not a complete measure of mechanical reliability. What this measures.
“vs expected” adjusts for age, mileage and test class, so a cherished classic and a hard-used commuter are compared fairly. How this works.
Pass rate over time
The LF 125 GY-3's first-time pass rate has fallen 3.2 points since 2009, 49.1% to 45.9%.
What fails on a LF 125 GY-3
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
299 | 32 | 5.9× |
| steering and suspension |
|
230 | 24.7 | 7.9× |
| brakes |
|
110 | 11.8 | 3.1× |
| tyres and wheels |
|
103 | 11 | 5.6× |
| drive system |
|
85 | 9.1 | 13.4× |
| body and structure |
|
49 | 5.3 | 12.6× |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
22 | 2.4 | 4.1× |
| reg plates and vin |
|
20 | 2.1 | 4.6× |
| driving controls |
|
8 | 0.9 | 5.6× |
| Items Not Tested |
|
7 | 0.8 | 7.1× |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects. "vs all bikes" is how often this model's tests record a defect in the group, as a multiple of the all-bike rate.
How rivals compare
On first-time pass rate the LF 125 GY-3 beats 0 of its 4 closest rivals (YAMAHA YBR 125, HONDA CG125, HONDA CBF125).
Rivals share this bike's type and sit within ±30% of its engine capacity, ≥ 5,000 tests. Card colour = better/worse first-time pass rate than the LF 125 GY-3.
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Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2006 (51.0% pass). Weakest: 2007 (47.5%).
First-time pass rate by the year each bike was first registered (cohorts with ≥ 50 tests). Older cohorts are survivors: the worst examples have already left the road, which tends to lift the earliest years.
LIFAN LF 125 GY-3 FAQ
Is the LIFAN LF 125 GY-3 reliable?
The LIFAN LF 125 GY-3 is less reliable than average for its class: 49.8% of its 612 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 73.4%. That ranks it #5397 of 5428 models.
What does a LF 125 GY-3 fail its MOT on most?
lighting and signalling — 32% of all defects recorded against failed LF 125 GY-3 tests.
What is the best year of LF 125 GY-3 to buy used?
By first-time pass rate, 2006-registered examples do best (51.0%) and 2007 worst (47.5%). Condition and history still trump the year.
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